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Sydney might be his best and truest self around Charlotte, but can the same be said for her when he’s around? Sydney spends 90% of the season dismissing her, undervaluing her, belittling her, and treating her like a naive child. When Charlotte is around Sydney she’s angry, confused, doubting/second-guessing herself and generally feeling badly about herself. And that whole argument that he’s cold and closed off because he’s been hurt doesn’t really stand up either. Look at the woman he ended up engaging himself to. Let’s remember that this is the woman he was madly in love with before his heart was broken and it made him such a different person. What does his being in love with her all those years ago say about the type of person he was back then if that’s the kind of person he was drawn to. Stringer, on the other hand, appreciates Charlotte’s intelligence and capabilities from the very first. He admires and respects her and encourages her to be herself. And she, in turn, challenges and encourages him to pursue his dreams. Charlotte and Stringer’s relationship is based on mutual admiration and respect as well as friendship and shared interests. Sydney was very much a man of the world and Charlotte would have discovered that she really wasn’t suited to that London society life. I’m glad that Sydney’s character isn’t coming back for season 2. Sydney’s more like a Willoughby character than a Darcy character. It may be less exciting for Charlotte to end up with someone like Stringer, but she would be happier in the long run. Who wants to be married to someone who yells at you, belittles you, and makes you feel badly about yourself? That’s pretty much what Esther had with Edward and we all loved it when Lord Babbington came and rescued her from that. Why would the writers/producers then consign the heroine of the story to that sort of marriage? Team Stringer all the way!!!
Sidney was pretty horrible to Charlotte at first and even when he improves, he still seems rather self-centred. His romantic declaration at the end of episode 7 was basically about himself and he didn't include Charlotte in the 'conversation' at all. At the end of episode 8 he appeared to just turn up to check Charlotte doesn't hate him, and tell her he doesn't love Eliza, which all seemed a bit 'me,me,me' to me tbh. Stringer is consistently lovely (except I guess during the fight with his father), and as a reward nothing really works out for him - he passed up the only positive thing to happen to him because of his Dad.
As per Lady Denham's marriage advice , the man loving the woman more - at first at least - looks like it will work out for Esther, so maybe it could for Charlotte too? Moreover, Charlotte went from disliking Sidney at first to being in love, so maybe it's not so far for her to go to fall for Stringer? Less exciting I guess, but still potentially lovely? Sort of a bit like Marianne and Colonel Brandon? I don't think I can take any more bad/sad things happening to Stringer - he deserves some good luck - fingers crossed!
I am Team Stringer all the way. Finished the season on Amazon last night, and was struck by how often Charlotte smiles and laughs in Stringer’s presence. The same cannot be said when she is in the presence of Sidney Parker. A lot of times, with Parker, she becomes unsure of herself and confused. Also, Parker raises his voice at her on more than one occasion, scolding her as if she’s a child-which she’s not- and I did not like that at all. That’s a red flag if you ask me. I was happy to see the plot go in the direction it did at the end, because it does open up a way for Charlotte to build a potential relationship with Stringer in the next season. And I do hope the writers pursue that as an option. Stringer is more well suited for Charlotte. I was rooting for him to get up the courage to tell her how he feels over the course of the entire season, but he never does. I think if he revealed his feelings, and Charlotte realized she had options other than Parker, she would go for it.
I am basing my preference for Young Stringer on Andrew Davies' Sanditon, as opposed to the text of Jane Austen's unfinished novel. Sidney Parker was jilted by a woman because he did not have enough money, and at the end of Season 1 of Sanditon, he is jilting Charlotte because she does not have enough money. "Ah!", one might exclaim, "This is because Sidney is invested in assisting his brother." I view this as a recommendation against marrying Sidney Parker. How many times has Sidney loaned his brother money? To what extent would he be willing to jeopardize his own future family's financial security to come to the assistance of a brother, who quite frankly, is likeable but reckless. Not insuring the work in Sanditon against fire? Living outside of his means to give the impression of someone far more successful than the reality? Buying his wife jewels when he is in debt? Investing in a seaside resort town that will have a hard time competing against numerous others dotting the coast? (The most ridiculous thing was sister Diana saying, "Sanditon must not be allowed to flounder and fall," near the end of the season finale. Has this woman ever worked a day in her life?) I would love it if there is a Season 2 of Sanditon and Charlotte ends up with loving, loyal, practical, dependable Young Stringer.
Sidney was always meant to be the hero. We heard it from the writers and the producers and he was meant to be with Charlotte. They have stated that in Season 2-Sidney will find a way!!!!
Sidney was a man with a broken heart. He put a wall around him always thought he would stay alone. Then he met Charlotte and she's not like every other women she has an opinion. They arguid they push each others buttons but they will be great lovers thats the passion between Sidney and Charlotte. They will always challenge each other. That is what Charlotte needs and she will be loved with heart and soul by Sidney.
Young Stringer is a lovely man but he is to pale next to Sidney. He won't challenge Charlotte and after a while the life as brother and sister our like friend but there is no passion between them.
Totally team Sidney when you know what a hard heartbreak is you can understand Sidney and a bad heartbreak will always change you as a person.
Young Stringer does have the good qualities of a faithful friend and suitor. Sidney is arrogant and irresistible to Charlotte. I think she could be content with young Stringer in the long run, but she’s wanting the here and now that is Sidney. Foolish girl? Maybe, but to experience one grand passion in life that upends all, priceless.
Sidney Parker has a chip on his shoulder. He is angry & resentful & very competitive. He has a lot of aggressive energy & doesn't settle & relax anywhere. He has to be on the move. His competitive nature enters his conversation style causing a struggle instead of a connection. Sidney is a loner. He is lost in his world & doesn't like the responsibility of having a ward, Georgians Lambe to look after. I don't see any indication that he is good husband & father material. The responsibility of a marriage & children would create an even bigger chip on his shoulder. He is a free-wheeler. & a business salesman, traveling, charming & manipulating people to believe in ibuying or nvesting. He would be bored making a home & living for a settled family. I don't think Charlotte would be happy with him. He would remain unsettled & verbally combative. Just because someone falls in love with another person, that does not change his personality.
James Stringer is a creative, focused man. As an architect & builder, he likes a solid foundation in his life as well. He starts something & dedicates to doing it right all the way to completion & understand the importance of maintaining it. That applies to all things as well as relationships. He is a solid, honest person with a proven leadership ability. He has goals & the talent & skills along with the positive people skills needed to attain them. He is destined to succeed. He & Charlotte enjoy their common interests & time together & never quarrels. Theirs is a pleasant relationship with much promise for a lifetime of prosperous achievement & pleasant family unity.
Young Stringer is nice and quite handsome, but Charlotte friend-zoned him early on. I think they're great as friends (and perhaps brother/sister-in-law), but the chemistry is not the same as with Sidney. And come on...let's remember Sidney has changed. He was cold and hurtful in the beginning because he'd built up so many walls around him, but Charlotte challenged him. She made him face his faults and he came to rely on her for strength. Such undeniable chemistry there...I think they would be a powerful couple who could help Sanditon thrive. A couple for the ages, they belong up there with Darcy and Elizabeth. Let's make it happen in Season 2!
Young Stringer was always nice to Charlotte, treated her with respect. Can't say that from Sidney, who sometimes could be very rude.
Great chemistry and character development
Sidney is nice, but Young Stringer will always be there for and love Charlotte.